Seasonal Splendor: Winter Berries
I know I’m not alone, because I see it in others at Trader Joe’s or Vroman’s. That ashen, weary look of those doing their darndest to keep up with life’s demands. Plenty often, our heads are down, eyes focused on the mountain of work blocking the emergency exits. Sure, on the one hand, it’s kinda [...]
Zap the Garden with Winter Color, Texture, Structure
Dear Garden Gal, I want to spruce up a couple of areas around the garden but I’m avoiding too much planting in flower beds to conserve water. Can you recommend a few plants or techniques for injecting some winter color without wasting water, money and time? – Beth S. Sierra Madre, CA Dear Beth, [...]
Deadly Mistake #4: Make the Interest Rate on the Note Nice and Low
It’s tempting to offer a low interest rate to entice a buyer to give you a fat, juicy price for your property. It’s OK if that gets the job done and you’re happy with it, but you just have to know that you’re writing in the discount you will ultimately take on your note. Don’t [...]
How to Hire (And Work With) a Designer
If you’ve ever done your own design project, you know that it can easily become frustrating, leaving you collapsed in a heap of catalogs, fabric swatches and paint samples. Whether you are mired in fabric choices and furniture selection, don’t know any vendors, or can’t stick to your budget, a design project can be a [...]
Marles, Duggan Lead September Sales at Century 21 Village
Veteran real estate sales associates Nathalie Marles & Emily Duggan were recently congratulated by Andy Bencosme, Managing Broker of Century 21 Village Realty in Sierra Madre for leading the office in home sales for the first half of September. Marles finished the period with just under 2 million dollars in sales. “2008 was a very [...]
Goblins in the Garden: Arboretum to Host Halloween Festival
The Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden invites children 10 and younger and their bewitching family and friends to Goblins in the Garden, Saturday, October 31 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Explore The Arboretum and experience nature-related art and craft projects, story-telling, games, music, face painting, photo opportunities, and lots of tricks and [...]
Deadly Mistake #3: Losing the Original Note
7 Deadly Mistakes Sellers Make When Carrying Paper (Part Three of Seven) The original note is the “green stuff,” it’s the currency, it’s “the thing you’re selling;” it’s a negotiable instrument. A copy just won’t do! The original John Hancock of the Buyer/Payor, even if it’s not very attractive, fluid or sophisticated, is the silver [...]
Monrovia Garden Club Meeting this Tuesday
The Monrovia Garden Club will meet on October 27, 2009 at 7:30 pm, in the Fireside Room of The First Presbyterian Church located at 101 East Foothill Blvd., Monrovia. Learn how to grow and decorate gourds with Julie Grover from the Armstrong Garden Center in Monrovia. Meetings are free and open to the public.
Looking for Inspiration
You name it, there’s probably a stack of books on it. And the amount of inspiration in all of those pages is endless.
The House of Mirrors
Mirrors are not only practical, but they are also decorative. They are a great way to reflect light in a dark space, fill a bare wall, add space visually, and add a dash of shimmer and glamour to any room. Mirrors always create a visual interest in a space. Hung over the fireplace or on [...]
